Will Rogers named honorary mayor of Beverly Hills, CA, in 1926

The transcript discusses the journey of a Hollywood figure, Will, who rose to fame with the advent of talkies, becoming internationally renowned. His popularity even led him to become the mayor of Beverly Hills. Despite being considered for a Democratic presidential nomination in 1932, he declined, humorously noting that a comedian's career ends when taken seriously.

What was the initial challenge faced by Hollywood Crooked Finger in his career?

• He had no interest in acting.

• He faced competition from other actors.

• He struggled with silent films.

• He was not accepted in talkies.

What did Crooked Finger achieve overnight with the talkies?

• He retired from acting.

• He started a production company.

• He gained international fame.

• He became a director.

What significant role did Crooked Finger achieve due to his popularity?

• President of the United States

• Governor of California

• Mayor of Beverly Hills

• Senator of Los Angeles

How did Crooked Finger react to his political nomination?

• He eagerly accepted it.

• He declined it humorously.

• He ignored it completely.

• He was unaware of it.

What was Crooked Finger's view on being taken seriously as a comedian?

• He considered it irrelevant.

• He felt it was an opportunity for growth.

• He thought it meant the end of his career.

• He believed it was a sign of success.